Argentina narrowly leads Cape Verde in World Cup knockout round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The World Cup's round of 16 features several exciting matches, including a close encounter between Argentina and Cape Verde. Argentina won 3-2, with Cape Verde pushing the defending champions to extra time. The United States advanced after defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 and will face Belgium next. Other contenders like France and Brazil also secured wins, with France defeating Sweden 3-0 and Brazil overcoming Japan with a late goal. Upcoming matches include England against Mexico in a highly-anticipated showdown.
- •Argentina defeats Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time
- •United States wins 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina
- •France beats Sweden 3-0; Brazil edges Japan late
- •England faces Mexico in round of 16 match
- •World Cup format expanded to 48 teams this year
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup final 16 is underway: Observations about the field
"The World Cup's round of 16 is underway after several exhilarating matches in the first knockout round. The round of 32 began with host country Canada edging South Africa and ended with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0. In between, there were several exhilarating matches, including three ending in penalty kicks and a near stunner of defending champion Argentina.
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